"For You" is a song by

Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore (born April 10, 1970) is an American R&B singer. Early life Lattimore first developed his interest for music in the high school band program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. He often acknowledges Dr ...

, issued as the third and final

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from his eponymous debut album. The song is his only hit to date on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at #33 in 1997. It was written by Kenny Lerum, and produced by Barry Eastmond. This single received a

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nomination for

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for the song at the

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, he lost to .

Music video

The official

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for the song was directed by Okuwah Garrett.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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* 1996 songs 1997 singles Columbia Records singles Kenny Lattimore songs Contemporary R&B ballads 1990s ballads {{1990s-R&B-song-stub